Creswell Lake#17 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Creswell Lake#28 Creswell Lake#34
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Creswell Lake#17, located in Gibson, Tennessee, is a private earth dam built in 1968 with a primary purpose that is not specified.
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Summary
The dam stands at a structural height of 11.9 feet and has a hydraulic height of 5.3 feet. With a NID storage capacity of 81 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 8.8 acres and has a low hazard potential rating.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway type with a spillway width of 0 feet and no outlet gates. Although the condition assessment is marked as "Not Rated," the risk assessment is moderate with a score of 3. With a last inspection date in August 2017 and an inspection frequency of every 5 years, Creswell Lake#17 is a vital water resource in the area. Despite being privately owned and not regulated by the state, the dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for water management and conservation in the region.
As a significant structure in the Memphis District, Creswell Lake#17 plays a role in mitigating flood risks and providing water storage for various purposes. While it may not have associated structures or a designated purpose, its existence contributes to the overall water resource management efforts in Tennessee. The dam's location at a latitude of 35.9625 and longitude of -88.716667 underscores its importance in the local landscape and highlights the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality and safety.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
5.3 |
Nid Storage |
81 |
Structural Height |
11.9 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Creswell Lake#17